We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated person to work part time in our small team at the Warracknabeal Neighbourhood House. Have you got a background in training or hospitality? Are you a great communicator?

This role will include course and program development and delivery, grant writing and acquittal, the development and management of partnership arrangements and an understanding of local community wellbeing, education and further training needs. You will oversee the organisational operations in the absence of the Manager.

Warracknabeal Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre

2 Cox Street

Warracknabeal Victoria 3393

Position Description – Assistant Centre Manager

Background

Warracknabeal Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre (WNHLC) is located at 2 Cox Street, Warracknabeal. The Centre provides numerous services to the community including adult and further education, employment counselling services, child care (Take-A-Break), support groups, information and referral, and internet access.

Vision Statement

WNHLC is a positive community focal point where all Warracknabeal and district residents can access a diverse range of quality adult learning and other activities.

Mission Statement To be responsive to learners in a climate of social change by providing training and general learning opportunities, fostering cooperative partnerships and addressing community health and well being.

The following position requirements include, but are not limited to;

General

- This position reports to the Warracknabeal Neighbourhood House Manager

- Organise and supervise the daily operations of the agency in the absence of the Manager

- Data entry to meet reporting requirements

- Coordination of community feedback

- Participation in development of appropriate programs that reflect community needs

- Development of documents including brochures,



timetables, programs

- Assist the Manager with sourcing, assessing and writing grant applications, including accountability reporting

- Assist with the promotion and advertising of the Centre and it’s services, including responsibility for maintaining the website and social media applications

- Financial data entry and reporting using MYOB software

- Customer service and general office administrative tasks

Course Coordination

- To be responsible for the provision of financially viable adult learning programs, based upon community needs and interests and in accordance with funding criteria as structured by Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE)

- Facilitate community programs and support services

- Prepare annual Delivery Plan for ACFE funding, in consultation with the Manager

- Maintain an accurate system of student enrolment details and class lists

- Prepare and submit reports as required by funding bodies

- Maintain a productive working relationship with the Manager, staff, tutors, volunteers and COM

- Develop and produce brochures and other advertising material

Qualifications and Experience

- Experience of work in a community based organisation.

- Training experience (pre accredited and or accredited delivery)

- Positive working knowledge in relation to information technology and Internet applications, including website management and social media applications

- Experience in the use of MYOB





Other Requirements

- Current Victorian Driver’s License

- Willingness to undertake a National Police Check

- Current Working with Children Check

- 2 current referees

Key Selection Criteria

- 1. Highly developed organisational, information technology and administrative skills

- 2. Well developed interpersonal, verbal and written skills, together with the capacity to exercise initiative, sound judgement and confidentiality.

- 3. An enthusiastic and highly motivated performance in the workplace; and an ability to meet deadlines

- 4. Ability to work in a team environment

- 5. Demonstrated experience in program/course planning and management, including development of partnerships, planning and reporting.

- 6. Experience when working with a wide range of people and groups, including community groups, organisational and Departmental representatives

- 7. Demonstrated understanding of local community wellbeing, educational and further training needs.

Conditions of Employment

Hours The Assistant Manager Position is 21 hours per week, with flexibility required to work additional hours/days as may be necessary. A six month probation period applies to this role. This position will start early February 2027.

Salary The salary is in accordance with the Neighbourhood Houses and Adult Community Education Centres Collective Agreement 2024. Salary range will be determined according to experience and qualifications relevant to the position.

Application Procedure

Applications must be in writing and include information such as previous employment, qualifications, and community work experience. Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Contact details and current position of two professional referees is to be included.

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